However, Kharghar, Owe, Taloje Pachnand, Navde and Pendhar will still have to obtain Cidco’s permission for any construction, as it is the authority for all planning and development in these villages.

PCMC surveyor Pradeep Gawde said, “Around 10 building proposals have been submitted to the PCMC in the last four days for approval.”

However, services like water supply, waste disposal and street lighting will be provided to Kharghar by PCMC.

The new corporation will now collect property tax, water bill and other utility bills in the node.

It can be noted that there are three planning and development agencies governing the PCMC area. While a part of the area is with Cidco and Navi Mumbai SEZ Pvt Ltd, PCMC will now governs a major chunk.

United Kharghar Action Committee convener, Commander (retired) S H Kalawat said, “We are waiting for a notice from PCMC and will then take a decision on cooperating with PCMC. At present, PCMC does not have manpower and money for this vast area. We are likely to have a meeting with Cidco, the state and PCMC.”

PCMC will be in charge of services like water supply, waste disposal and street lighting for Kharghar